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Barhishads

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

in the mythology of India, are subordinate deities belonging to the society of the great Pitris. They call themselves descendants of Atri. Their descendants are the Cinarras, Dailas, Danawas, Gandharwas, Garudas, Jabshas, Raishasas, and Uragas, all spirits of higher, or deities of lower, order.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Barhishads'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/barhishads.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.